Is Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec 500 Interior Paint toxic? Health score, VOC and warnings

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec 500 Interior Paint toxic?

No paint is risk-free, and "toxic" depends on exposure. Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec 500 Interior Paint scores 65–78 out of 100 across its 27 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 0 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet lists no cancer, reproductive, genetic, allergen or organ warnings. It documents third-party low-emissions testing. Source: the maker's Safety Data Sheet and technical documents, compiled by Healthy Home Score.

Is Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec 500 Interior Paint toxic?

No paint is risk-free, and "toxic" depends on how much you're exposed to and for how long. Here is what Benjamin Moore's own documents show. Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec 500 Interior Paint scores 65–78 out of 100 across its 27 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 0 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet lists no cancer, reproductive, genetic, allergen or organ warnings. It documents third-party low-emissions testing.

Health score

65–78

VOC g/L

Use

Interior paint, Interior primer

Safety Data Sheet warnings

Evidence beyond the label

Emissions testing: documented

Health certification: none found

Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published

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Updated October 12, 2026. Scores summarize the evidence makers publish. They don't guarantee safety or predict individual health outcomes. No brand pays to be listed. How we score